West Virginia taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in West Virginia. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

Income tax up to 5.12% (phasing down). Low property tax. SS being phased out from taxation (full exemption by 2026).

Effective property tax

0.55%

of home value/yr

Income tax (top rate)

5.12%

Sales tax (state)

6.00%

local adds more

SS taxed by state?

Yes

Property tax

West Virginia’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.55% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $1,925/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 5.12%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 6.00%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.

Top cities in West Virginia

Charleston · pop 46,482 · momentum 63

Huntington · pop 44,942 · momentum 67

Morgantown · pop 30,490 · momentum 63

Parkersburg · pop 28,834 · momentum 58

Wheeling · pop 26,060 · momentum 61

Martinsburg · pop 19,047 · momentum 72

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All West Virginia cities · Best West Virginia cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.